IT’S a tall order trying to find musicals that cover the alphabet and then making sure the programme gels, but hats off to Fareham Musical Society, who did just that (even if Y = Crazy for You was somewhat dubious!) There were, of course, plenty of popular numbers but also some more unusual choices and, in the spirit of these compilations, there was a chance for everyone to be a star for a song or two.

Notable performances came from Beth Marshall, Hannah Edwins and Jonathan Redwood but everyone gave it their all and the standard was high.

There were also some fun numbers – I will struggle to erase some of the images from The Rocky Horror Picture Show! The company were well drilled (especially the children) and the production was slick, with the key elements seamlessly complementing the inexhaustible array of costumes.

Despite what “Matilda’s” Dad thinks, this was way better than an evening watching the telly!